Since the announcement by both the US and Canadian governments that travelers need to provide a negative COVID test result upon entry, we have been flooded with questions about how to get COVID testing in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that resorts were quick to turn around and adapt with a lot of the offering on-site Antigen testing for free or at a reduced cost. The average cost for an Antigen test is about $35.00 USD. For a PCR test, the average cost is about $150.00 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Center for Disease Control in the United States has announced that a viral test <\/strong>conducted no more than 3 days prior to the flight’s departure will be required for everyone entering its territory through international air travel starting on January 26th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Center for Disease control and prevention testing FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Official CDC global airline testing order<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canada requires proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test<\/strong> result that must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be conducted within 72 hours of the traveler\u2019s scheduled time of departure to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results for air travelers coming to Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, if you are not staying at a resort or there is no availability, you can get tested at certain private clinics, laboratories, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, all the options can get confusing. Therefore, we have made a list (that we will update as needed) of what the resorts are offering for testing (with pricing). We have also included what your options are if you test positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that we will try and update the information as we go along, however, it can change at any time. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a quick access list of all resorts covered in alphabetical order, just click to get to their respective testing program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCOVID TESTING OPTIONS PER RESORT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n